Lightfoot Reports 1,000 Arrests Amid ‘Heart-Wrenching’ Weekend Violence
The Chicago mayor vehemently rebutted criticism that police stood by as looters ransacked local businesses.
The Chicago mayor vehemently rebutted criticism that police stood by as looters ransacked local businesses.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot plans to allow businesses and public spaces to open with limited capacity, though health benchmarks still need to be met.
The City Council meeting focused on affordable housing, renter issues and approving the city’s second-tallest building plans.
The city will measure COVID-19 testing capacity, hospital bed availability and infection rates to decide when to fully reopen.
Hundreds of couples have applied for emergency marriage licenses after losing insurance or immigration sponsorship from employers.
Remote working is hard. Remote governing appears to be even harder.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot says the city will release a detailed report after a coal plant demolition produced heavy dust over the weekend.
The impact of the momentous endeavor won’t be seen on individual tax bills until 2021.
Automatic emails were sent out Wednesday from Chicago officials denying access to public records because of coronavirus. After questions, Mayor halts FOIA denials.
The mayor’s office says there’s a sticking point about who has the final say over police policy — CPD or a newly-created oversight board.